August 25, 2011
Chicago, could we be more than friends someday?
When I departed from Dulles on Monday to Chicago it literally took me until the very moment I stepped out of the CTA’s train station and into the city for it to hit me where I was. Chicago has always been one of those places that I’d heard about and admired. I’ve always thought of it as a more low-key version of New York City, and a cooler version of D.C.–plus they get a ton of snow, right? And I love snow.
So when I ascended up those stairs and got my first look at the skyscrapers, the hustle and bustle of the city and the sunset I couldn’t help but fall in love immediately.
Chicago has everything I love–a vibrant nightlife, bars, theater, art, a large public transportation system and exciting suburbs. Besides that I enjoy how well Chicago mixes business and casual. New York City has all the things as well, but Chicago is smaller and from what I can see a bit more cohesive.
And do I have even have to mention Lake Michigan? It’s gorgeous!
Not that Chicago doesn’t have its bad parts. It’s obvious that gangs are a common part of Chicago life. That’s obviously an issue. And I’m not entirely sure how wise it is to my journalism career to move here. I know there is the Trib, but are journalism jobs here plentiful?
And I have to mention, Chicago is in Illinois. I don’t know if I need to say more than that.
But in general, this has been a lovely trip. I went to the Sears Tower, dined on the 95th floor of the John Hancock building, ate real Chicago deep-dish pizza and got lost on their subway system. I guess I just did touristy stuff, but Chicago and I could have a future together from what I’ve seen.
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My husband’s cousin works for Time Inc in Chicago 🙂